Tiles Flashcards
Compare porcelain And ceramic
Porcelain is known as the most durable type of tile. It’s harder, denser, tougher and less porous than ceramic
-it has a very low absorption rate meaning it’s waterproof.
-it has the ability to mimic real stone slabs at a much lower cost.
Con: can’t get bright coloured porcelain tiles due to the heating process
Ceramic is better to use on walls as it is leas durable and long lasting when exposed to high traffic.
Pro: can get bright colours due to the heating process
Floor tile vs wall tile
Floor tile is thicker than wall tile in order to withstand extra weight and requires a slip resistance rating (DCOF)
Large format tiles vs smaller tiles
Large format tiles is a great way to achieve fewer grout lines and a uniform aesthetic but can be more expensive due to floor levelling and heavy lifting required
Smaller tiles are offered I. An endless variety of more decorative shapes, patters, textures, and glazes. They can also be helpful with solving awkward angles or uneven spaces.
Explain the ceramic tile manufacturing
-It is a mono cooking process
-shape clay mixtures in various sizes (raw material) (clay & sand)
-a lot of mixing happens with water
- compress all together (extract water contents)
- cook for a long time at high temp
- there are rolls that the tiles go though which has a design printed on. The more designs the more rolls you’ll need and the more expensive it’ll be.
-can achieve bright colours because it is cooked twice, one without colour and one with colour
Explain porcelain tiles manufacturing
-mono cooking process
-shape clay mixture in various sizes
-a lot of mixing with water
- compress all together (extract water content)
- add andesite and excursion takes place.
-cooked once with colour on
What are rectified tiles
If the tiles are not exactly straight, you will need ant to have a larger space between each of their for grout but if you want them closer, you will have to laser the tiles to make them straight at a 90 degree angle which is called recited tile.
What are clinker tiles
Very durable small tiles that were popular in the 70s.
-it is a mono cooking process at high temp and can’t be colourful
Name the P.E.I (Porcelain Enamel Institute) rating grades
P.E.I:
1- weakest: suitable for residential on walls, no foot traffic
2- light residential traffic
3- will use for light traffic
4- can use in restaurants, boutiques, etc
5- strongest: will use for heavy traffic like airport, mall, metro station
Explain anti-slip raiting
R9- lowest slip resistance (cheaper in price)
R13- highest slip resistance (more of a matte finish)
There are 3 type of railings:
A- lowest slip resistance
B- medium slip resistance
C- highest slip resistance (used in bathrooms, spas, pools)
What will affect the price of a tiles
-design of tile
-where is it imported from
- the grade of the tile (A or B)
- the amount of rolls it takes to print design on tile
-the amount of diff designs on tile in the box
What do you need to inform the contractors when installing glass ceramic
Specify grout to use and glue since it’s transparent
